Recent industry struggles encouraged the adoption of a new format for the conference in 2009. Gone were the traditional moderated panels and in were interactive moderator-led attendee discussions. Reaction to last year’s changes by conference attendees was overwhelmingly positive, prompting a repeat of the format for this year. ATIM is always casual and informative, with contribution from attendees the key to its success.
The 25th Annual ATIM Conference will be held in San Francisco, California at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Monday, August 23rd and Tuesday, August 24th, 2010. Registration will be open Monday, May 3rd. This year’s early bird registration fee is $225 per person (on or before Friday, July 9th). After July 9th, standard registration will be $275.00 per person (up to the date of the conference). Registration includes admission to the conference, conference materials, entry in cash prize drawings, snack breaks, a seated lunch on Day 1 and our traditional social outing.
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*ATIM Cancellation Policy: A 50% refund will be issued through July 23rd. After July 23rd the conference fee is non-refundable. ATIM will permit attendee exchanges from the same company up to the date of the conference.
This year’s ATIM Conference meetings will be held at the Conference Theatre at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. The information for the hotel is:
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
345 Stockton Street
San Francisco, California 94108
415.398.1234 telephone
There will be no conference hotel room rate offered this year. The conference sessions will take place at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. Feel free to stay at your hotel of choice in Union Square! If you desire to stay at the Grand Hyatt, competitive rates are available on their website.
In what has become an ATIM tradition, your conference registration includes an off-site social event at the conclusion of Day 2. Join us for an outdoor sailing catamaran adventure on the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Take in the sights of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge while enjoying drinks, hors d’oeuvres and good company.
Conference attendees and their spouses and guests are welcome to attend the tour free of charge. Please specify the total number of individuals attending on your registration form.
San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the 12th most populous city in the United States. The California Gold Rush in 1848 propelled the city into a period of rapid growth. The city is renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Chinatown. For details on current shows, places to eat and stay click here.
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) both provide easy access to the hotel by means of the cities advanced public transportation system. SFO is located 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco. It is the tenth largest airport in the United States and the twenty-first largest in the world, in terms of passengers, with a wide variety of carriers and destinations. OAK is 19 miles southeast of downtown and is increasingly popular with low cost airlines and in recent years has been one of the nation's fastest growing airports. For five of the first eight months of 2009, OAK has been credited with the highest on-time arrival percentage among North American airports. Travel to the downtown San Francisco area from either airport is equally common.
Traveling to the downtown San Francisco area from either airport is easy. Union Square is a popular destination for public transportation, taxi cabs, and numerous airport shuttles.
By Rail:
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) BART station, located in Parking Garage G of the International Terminal, is linked directly with the city of San Francisco and the general Bay Area. Travel takes about 30 minutes and costs less than six dollars.
The Oakland International Airport (OAK) links to the BART system via the AirBART ($3.00) shuttle buses. The Daly City Line transports to the Union Square area.
The hotel exit is Powell Station. Follow the exit signs to Ellis/Stockton and walk north on Stockton St. for 3 blocks. The Grand Hyatt will be on the left.
By Taxi Cab, Car Service, or Shuttle:
Taxis depart from SFO designated taxi zones located at the roadway center islands, on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of all terminals.
A variety of shuttle/limousine services are available at both airports.
Most transportation providers serve the downtown San Francisco area which is 25 minutes from SFO and 30 minutes from OAK. Cab fare to Union Square will cost approximately $60.
